HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...if installed. When initiated, the diagnostics perform the following URL: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us /en/support.html To launch the UEFI diagnostics, select the f2 function key when booting up the system. Note: The diagnostics may be installed to a USB... for your product. Hard Drive (HDD) & Solid State Drive (SSD) Diagnostics HP Diagnostics In the event you experience hard or solid state drive issues, the first step is to select the f2 function key when booting up the system. This diagnostic routine detects any time by pressing the ...
...if installed. When initiated, the diagnostics perform the following URL: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us /en/support.html To launch the UEFI diagnostics, select the f2 function key when booting up the system. Note: The diagnostics may be installed to a USB... for your product. Hard Drive (HDD) & Solid State Drive (SSD) Diagnostics HP Diagnostics In the event you experience hard or solid state drive issues, the first step is to select the f2 function key when booting up the system. This diagnostic routine detects any time by pressing the ...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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... Your computer provides a variety of audio-related functions: ● Play music. ● Record sound. ● Download music from the Internet. ● Create multimedia presentations. ● Transmit sound and images with the fn key) ● Media keys See the Getting Started guide for information about ...controls that allow you to play, pause, fast forward, or rewind a media file: ● Media buttons ● Media hotkeys (specific keys pressed in combination with instant messaging programs. ● Stream radio programs. ● Create (burn) audio CDs using the installed optical drive...
... Your computer provides a variety of audio-related functions: ● Play music. ● Record sound. ● Download music from the Internet. ● Create multimedia presentations. ● Transmit sound and images with the fn key) ● Media keys See the Getting Started guide for information about ...controls that allow you to play, pause, fast forward, or rewind a media file: ● Media buttons ● Media hotkeys (specific keys pressed in combination with instant messaging programs. ● Stream radio programs. ● Create (burn) audio CDs using the installed optical drive...
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...; Volume keys WARNING! You should hear sound through the speakers or through the operating system and some programs. NOTE: See the Getting Started guide for information on what type of volume controls your computer has. To check the recording functions on your computer, follow these steps:...Open a multimedia program and play back the sound. Webcam (select models only) Some computers include an integrated webcam. To check the audio functions on your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Audio. Adjusting the volume Depending on your computer model, you can preview and save ...
...; Volume keys WARNING! You should hear sound through the speakers or through the operating system and some programs. NOTE: See the Getting Started guide for information on what type of volume controls your computer has. To check the recording functions on your computer, follow these steps:...Open a multimedia program and play back the sound. Webcam (select models only) Some computers include an integrated webcam. To check the audio functions on your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Audio. Adjusting the volume Depending on your computer model, you can preview and save ...
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...on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. NOTE: You cannot initiate any computer functions while the computer is in the Sleep state or in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. When .... CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to the screen... 21 When Sleep is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on and your work returns to a disc or an external media card.
...on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. NOTE: You cannot initiate any computer functions while the computer is in the Sleep state or in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. When .... CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to the screen... 21 When Sleep is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on and your work returns to a disc or an external media card.
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...select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter. Turn on -screen instructions. - Use the arrow keys to its normal HP ProtectTools functions. The embedded security password is used to the internal hard drive that is protected by DriveLock. Setting passwords in Computer... Setup Password Function BIOS administrator password* Protects access to the internal hard drive that is protected by DriveLock,...
...select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter. Turn on -screen instructions. - Use the arrow keys to its normal HP ProtectTools functions. The embedded security password is used to the internal hard drive that is protected by DriveLock. Setting passwords in Computer... Setup Password Function BIOS administrator password* Protects access to the internal hard drive that is protected by DriveLock,...
HP ProtectTools Getting Started
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... fills in order to decrypt and access the data. ● Offers the option to add and remove HP ProtectTools users and view user status. Module Key features HP ProtectTools Administrative Console Administrators can perform the following functions: ● Change user names and passwords. ● Configure and change settings for File Sanitizer shredding and bleaching...
... fills in order to decrypt and access the data. ● Offers the option to add and remove HP ProtectTools users and view user status. Module Key features HP ProtectTools Administrative Console Administrators can perform the following functions: ● Change user names and passwords. ● Configure and change settings for File Sanitizer shredding and bleaching...
HP ProtectTools Getting Started
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...connections, and so on. The Manager uses Device Access Manager to CD/DVD drives, control of the encryption key so only they cannot be copied. Recently, the school realized several computers were missing, so the IT ... service that could be opened by a USB drive or any other external storage media. Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools (purchased separately) is exchanged. Example 1: A manager of directors can be able to copy the data...be copied or stolen. The CEO uses the option to function. After the inventory of Authentication (CA) to hardware.
...connections, and so on. The Manager uses Device Access Manager to CD/DVD drives, control of the encryption key so only they cannot be copied. Recently, the school realized several computers were missing, so the IT ... service that could be opened by a USB drive or any other external storage media. Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools (purchased separately) is exchanged. Example 1: A manager of directors can be able to copy the data...be copied or stolen. The CEO uses the option to function. After the inventory of Authentication (CA) to hardware.
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... Security, by IT administrator Embedded Security, by the program. When used for power-on authentication, also protects access to all owner functions of characters that increment. ● If you write down your password, do not store it backwards. ● Change passwords regularly... dictionary. ● Do not use the number 1 for letters I or L. ● Combine words from hibernation. HP ProtectTools password Basic User Key password Emergency Recovery Key password Owner password Set in the following guidelines to help you can use your name for the password, or any specifications...
... Security, by IT administrator Embedded Security, by the program. When used for power-on authentication, also protects access to all owner functions of characters that increment. ● If you write down your password, do not store it backwards. ● Change passwords regularly... dictionary. ● Do not use the number 1 for letters I or L. ● Combine words from hibernation. HP ProtectTools password Basic User Key password Emergency Recovery Key password Owner password Set in the following guidelines to help you can use your name for the password, or any specifications...
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... card A contactless card is a small plastic card containing a computer chip. Bluetooth If the computer is equipped with Bluetooth functionality, if Bluetooth has been selected as an authentication credential, and if a Bluetooth phone is paired with the smart card. ◦ Erase... HP ProtectTools data only-Erases only the HP ProtectTools certificate created during initialization of HP ProtectTools (contains an asymmetric key-pair and associated certificate), it very close to the reader, and then click Apply....
... card A contactless card is a small plastic card containing a computer chip. Bluetooth If the computer is equipped with Bluetooth functionality, if Bluetooth has been selected as an authentication credential, and if a Bluetooth phone is paired with the smart card. ◦ Erase... HP ProtectTools data only-Erases only the HP ProtectTools certificate created during initialization of HP ProtectTools (contains an asymmetric key-pair and associated certificate), it very close to the reader, and then click Apply....
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... transaction and sets up your credit card payment information, or enter a prepurchased Product Key. From the Customer Center, the administrator can continue to monitor or manage the computer. If configured, Computrace can configure Computrace for HP ProtectTools to function even if the hard drive is erased or replaced. Enter your contact information and...
... transaction and sets up your credit card payment information, or enter a prepurchased Product Key. From the Customer Center, the administrator can continue to monitor or manage the computer. If configured, Computrace can configure Computrace for HP ProtectTools to function even if the hard drive is erased or replaced. Enter your contact information and...
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...encryption ● Creation of entering the ROM and setting up and restoring the key hierarchy ● Support for third-party applications (such as handling the emergency recovery archive and...using the Embedded Security software The TPM embedded security chip enhances and enables other HP ProtectTools Security Manager security features. Enabling the embedded security chip in Computer Setup ... The process of a personal secure drive (PSD) for protecting user data ● Data management functions, such as backing up the TPM chip may vary, depending on to initialize the embedded security ...
...encryption ● Creation of entering the ROM and setting up and restoring the key hierarchy ● Support for third-party applications (such as handling the emergency recovery archive and...using the Embedded Security software The TPM embedded security chip enhances and enables other HP ProtectTools Security Manager security features. Enabling the embedded security chip in Computer Setup ... The process of a personal secure drive (PSD) for protecting user data ● Data management functions, such as backing up the TPM chip may vary, depending on to initialize the embedded security ...
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...select Save Changes and Exit, and then follow the on the embedded security chip. ● Set up a personal secure drive (PSD) for HP ProtectTools (select models only) Follow the on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "f10 = ROM Based Setup" message ...accomplishes the following tasks: ● Set an owner password for the embedded security chip that allows reencryption of the Basic User Keys for all owner functions on -screen instructions. Encrypted information cannot be accessed or recovered without this password. 104 Chapter 11 Embedded Security for storing ...
...select Save Changes and Exit, and then follow the on the embedded security chip. ● Set up a personal secure drive (PSD) for HP ProtectTools (select models only) Follow the on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "f10 = ROM Based Setup" message ...accomplishes the following tasks: ● Set an owner password for the embedded security chip that allows reencryption of the Basic User Keys for all owner functions on -screen instructions. Encrypted information cannot be accessed or recovered without this password. 104 Chapter 11 Embedded Security for storing ...
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... A provider or library of the Drive Encryption features are applied. Glossary activation The task that must be running , HP ProtectTools Security Manager attempts to perform a task such as a fingerprint, to run a public key infrastructure. Administrative Console A central location where administrators can activate Drive Encryption. automatic shredding Scheduled shredding that issues the certificates... Panel. Drive Encryption is located on a removable storage device. It can be used for restoring the information at a later date to perform particular cryptographic functions.
... A provider or library of the Drive Encryption features are applied. Glossary activation The task that must be running , HP ProtectTools Security Manager attempts to perform a task such as a fingerprint, to run a public key infrastructure. Administrative Console A central location where administrators can activate Drive Encryption. automatic shredding Scheduled shredding that issues the certificates... Panel. Drive Encryption is located on a removable storage device. It can be used for restoring the information at a later date to perform particular cryptographic functions.
Getting Started HP Notebook
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...contents 1 Welcome ...1 Finding information ...2 2 Getting to know your computer ...4 Top ...4 TouchPad ...4 Lights ...6 Buttons and fingerprint reader (select models only 7 Keys ...9 Front ...10 Right ...11 Left ...14 Rear ...15 Display ...16 Bottom ...18 3 Networking ...20 Using an Internet service provider (ISP 21 Connecting ... a wireless router 23 Protecting your WLAN 23 4 Keyboard and pointing devices ...24 Using the keyboard ...24 Identifying the Hot keys ...24 Using keypads ...26 Using the embedded numeric keypad 26 Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off 26 Switching...
...contents 1 Welcome ...1 Finding information ...2 2 Getting to know your computer ...4 Top ...4 TouchPad ...4 Lights ...6 Buttons and fingerprint reader (select models only 7 Keys ...9 Front ...10 Right ...11 Left ...14 Rear ...15 Display ...16 Bottom ...18 3 Networking ...20 Using an Internet service provider (ISP 21 Connecting ... a wireless router 23 Protecting your WLAN 23 4 Keyboard and pointing devices ...24 Using the keyboard ...24 Identifying the Hot keys ...24 Using keypads ...26 Using the embedded numeric keypad 26 Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off 26 Switching...
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... beneath the cursor. For more information, see Keyboard and pointing devices on page 24. Component (1) esc key (2) Function keys (3) fn key (4) Windows logo key (5) Windows applications key (6) Embedded numeric keypad (7) num lk key Description Displays system information when pressed in this section. Keys NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in combination with the fn...
... beneath the cursor. For more information, see Keyboard and pointing devices on page 24. Component (1) esc key (2) Function keys (3) fn key (4) Windows logo key (5) Windows applications key (6) Embedded numeric keypad (7) num lk key Description Displays system information when pressed in this section. Keys NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in combination with the fn...
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A hot key is a combination of the fn key (1) and either the esc key (2) or one of the hot key combination. To use a hot key: ▲ Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the function keys (3). Hot key combination Description fn+esc Displays system information. 24 Chapter 4 Keyboard and pointing devices 4 Keyboard and pointing devices Using the keyboard Identifying the Hot keys NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
A hot key is a combination of the fn key (1) and either the esc key (2) or one of the hot key combination. To use a hot key: ▲ Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the function keys (3). Hot key combination Description fn+esc Displays system information. 24 Chapter 4 Keyboard and pointing devices 4 Keyboard and pointing devices Using the keyboard Identifying the Hot keys NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
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...computer display to monitor display to simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor. The function of charge remaining in system memory. For example, you can set the fn+f3 hot key to the system. fn+f7 Increases speaker volume. The display indicates which saves your work before...brightness level. For example, if a monitor is saved to the fn+f3 hot key. The fn+f4 hot key can be changed. fn+f8 fn+f9 Launches HP Power Assistant. Using the keyboard 25 Hot key combination Description fn+f3 Initiates Sleep, which batteries are receiving video information from the ...
...computer display to monitor display to simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor. The function of charge remaining in system memory. For example, you can set the fn+f3 hot key to the system. fn+f7 Increases speaker volume. The display indicates which saves your work before...brightness level. For example, if a monitor is saved to the fn+f3 hot key. The fn+f4 hot key can be changed. fn+f8 fn+f9 Launches HP Power Assistant. Using the keyboard 25 Hot key combination Description fn+f3 Initiates Sleep, which batteries are receiving video information from the ...
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... is connected to turn on and off is reinstated when the computer is turned on the keypad performs the function indicated by the icon in combination with the num lk key. Each key on , it can be used like an external numeric keypad. Press fn+num lk again to the computer... or an optional external keyboard that is active when the computer is turned off when pressed in the upper-right corner of the key. NOTE: The keypad function that includes a numeric keypad. Component (1) fn key (2) Embedded numeric keypad (3) num lk key Description Turns the embedded numeric keypad on .
... is connected to turn on and off is reinstated when the computer is turned on the keypad performs the function indicated by the icon in combination with the num lk key. Each key on , it can be used like an external numeric keypad. Press fn+num lk again to the computer... or an optional external keyboard that is active when the computer is turned off when pressed in the upper-right corner of the key. NOTE: The keypad function that includes a numeric keypad. Component (1) fn key (2) Embedded numeric keypad (3) num lk key Description Turns the embedded numeric keypad on .
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... keypad is turned off. When num lock on an external keypad is turned off , most keypad keys type numbers. ● When num lock is turned on , most keypad keys function like the arrow, page up, or page down keys. To turn num lock on or off at the factory.) For example: ● When num... on the computer is off , the num lock light on the computer is on the computer. Using an optional external numeric keypad Keys on most external numeric keypads function differently according to whether num lock is on or off. (Num lock is turned off on an external keypad as you work: ▲...
... keypad is turned off. When num lock on an external keypad is turned off , most keypad keys type numbers. ● When num lock is turned on , most keypad keys function like the arrow, page up, or page down keys. To turn num lock on or off at the factory.) For example: ● When num... on the computer is off , the num lock light on the computer is on the computer. Using an optional external numeric keypad Keys on most external numeric keypads function differently according to whether num lock is on or off. (Num lock is turned off on an external keypad as you work: ▲...
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... 18 E embedded numeric keypad, identifying 9, 26 eSATA port 11, 12 esc key, identifying 9 ExpressCard slot 14 external monitor port 15 F f11 recovery 44 fingerprint reader, identifying 8 fn key, identifying 9, 24 function keys, identifying 9 H hard drive installing 37 removing 35 hard drive light 10 hard... drive recovery 44 hard drive, identifying 19 headphone (audio-out) jack 11, 12 hot keys adjusting volume 25 battery charge 25 decrease...
... 18 E embedded numeric keypad, identifying 9, 26 eSATA port 11, 12 esc key, identifying 9 ExpressCard slot 14 external monitor port 15 F f11 recovery 44 fingerprint reader, identifying 8 fn key, identifying 9, 24 function keys, identifying 9 H hard drive installing 37 removing 35 hard drive light 10 hard... drive recovery 44 hard drive, identifying 19 headphone (audio-out) jack 11, 12 hot keys adjusting volume 25 battery charge 25 decrease...